Auto parts dispute leads to man hit by vehicle: sheriff

An incident at a home on Beulah Church Road is under investigation by the Surry County Sheriff's Office after authorities say a man was struck with a vehicle in an altercation over auto parts.

Sheriff Graham Atkinson said Michael Dale McHone of Mount Airy called the sheriff's office to report that a man he sold a transmission to went to his home and demanded a refund.

"He said he had sold the transmission last week and the man, who he didn't know, had called and said it didn't work and he wanted his money back," the sheriff said. "(McHone) told him it was sold 'as is' and that he would not give a refund, but the man showed up (Thursday) morning wanting his money."

McHone refused to give him his money, and McHone told authorities that an altercation followed in which the man bit him, took his cell phone and broke it, then pocketed it to keep him for calling 911. The man then struck him with his vehicle when he left the residence, authorities said.

McHone was checked at the scene by paramedics and transported to the hospital by private vehicle. The incident is still under investigation.

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